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R. Floyd and Virginia Harris Schooles
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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LORETTA
November 16, 2008
WHAT A TRUE LOVE STORY . HOW WONDERFUL THAT THEY ARE STILL TOGATHER NOW IN HEAVEN ..
Braxton & Pat McLain
November 12, 2008
A TRUE LOVE STORY!This must have been a marriage made in heaven and certainly blessed by GOD, I am sure he was very proud of them both.
Teresa Cavender
November 12, 2008
They are an inspirational testimony to true love. They give hope to us all. It is only fitting that they should still be together as closely linked as they seemed to be. I know you will miss them deeply.
Much respect,
Roberta Gideon
November 12, 2008
I dont know the couple but read it in an article in southern Alabama. What a precious memory!! that is the sweetest love story I have ever read!! You are all so lucky to have such a story to tell and have.
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Mary Ann Essid-Ryan
November 12, 2008
Dear Betty and Rick and Family,
You are an example of the love that your parents gave to you.
I will always be grateful for the kindness they gave to our family as our next door neighbors. They never PREACHED their faith They LIVED it daily.
We were so blessed to have had them in our life. I am very grateful to God for His gift to us of having Virginia and Floyd in our life.
Kay DeMott
November 12, 2008
What a beautiful story to read! I did not know these wonderful people but their life is an inspiration to us all. I offer my condolences to the family, friends and caregivers, and I also celebrate their life on this earth and their continued life together in heaven!
Bobby and Florene Watford
November 11, 2008
what a wonderful story to read in our local newspaper in Marianna Fl via internet. My husband and I have been married 40 years and we feel the same way about wanting to pass together. There is nothing like the love of two people so closely intwined. God Bless the family and cherish the memories
Trish
November 11, 2008
To the Schooles family,
My husband & I read this wonderful story in the Lynchburg News and Advance Sunday morning--This is a wonderful story of two people that truley loved each other. This story truly touched my heart. My thoughts & prayers are with your family during this sad time.
Tammy Smith
November 11, 2008
I see that you are getting responses from all over the United States. I read the obituary and it touch me deep in side. What a beautiful love story. To be together all of those years and then to go home together. May they continue their happiness in Heaven.
Debbie Warren
November 11, 2008
I just thought the movies "The Notebook" & "Titanic" were the greatest love stories ever, but I am so glad to have read the article about this couple. They left a legacy for all to follow. Love is a wonderful thing to share with another. Sorry about your loss, but your memories will bring you comfort and God will sustain you. Thanks for allowing others to see inside the lives of these two joined together.
Shirley White
November 11, 2008
What A Beautiful life!!!
What A matchless love!
What a wonderful marriage!
Living their lives together!
Dying together!
Now in GOD'S presence together!
May the Lord bless and keep you, God is so good all the time!
REJOYCE and again I say REJOYCE!!!!
Debbie O'Toole
November 10, 2008
I read this bittersweet story in my local newspaper. What a wonderful love story! Your family was certainly blessed to have Floyd & Virginia for so long. Enjoy your memories of them and be assured that they are still holding hands in Heaven with our Father.
God Bless,
Debbie
Les Carlton
November 10, 2008
We had the priviliage of going to church with Floyd & Virginia for many years. They will be missed.
Les & Joyce Carlton
Nancy Barta
November 10, 2008
I never had the pleasure of meeting these wonderful people or reading the Love story in the paper but it sounds like it was a wonderful life they shared.
To the family you are in my thoughts and prayers.
You are so lucky to have such a close family
Lynn Newsome
November 10, 2008
I am reading this from Enterprise, Alabama, where my local newspaper picked up this story. What a beautiful life and story they shared! God bless you all.
R. Rose
November 10, 2008
What a wonderful legacy and a most precious story to leave behind!
Unfortunately I did not know either one of these wonderful people. I happened upon their story and wanted to share my condolences with the family of such an inspirational couple.
Theirs is truly a love story that needs to be told over and over again. Most of us will never experience what the Schooles' had - not during this day and time.
They seemed to have known the true meaning of love.
Oh to be as fortunate to leave as they did - together.
May God bless you as you mourn and remember two lives well-lived.
ann smith
November 10, 2008
Mr & Mrs Schooles were my customer's when i use to cashier at Lakeside Market, they were so sweet as well as there daughter Betty, always smileing and holding hands, they are what true love is all about, god blessed you all your in my thoughts and prayer's.
Irene Wagner
November 10, 2008
What wonderful peoples your Parents / Grandparents were. Reading there story brought tears to my eyes. For they sound like they were wonderful people. For they were truly sole mates. For I understand how they didn't even want to 1 day without the other. I know you have many wonderful memories of them. I wish I could have had the privilege of meeting them.
Terry Hoover
November 10, 2008
Dearest Betty and Family,
What an incredible life your parents/granparents had. Knowing how well they lived and loved is an inspiration to all.
Thank you for sharing them with me and so many others.
Love and Blessings,
Janet Dunvain Scott
November 10, 2008
Virginia was the only person I ever considered as good, as sweet as my own grandmother. And Floyd was one of the most darling characters I've ever known. My sympathy to Betty and the whole family.
William Dunvain
November 10, 2008
Floyd and Virginia were the dearest of friends to Marian and me. How wonderful that they are still together. I love them and now must miss them. Our loss is Heaven's gain.
Kathy Dunvain Parker
November 10, 2008
To the entire family:
Floyd and Virginia were my parents dearest friends and I remember them visiting my house as I was growing up, and even at a young age I knew that they were very special. They sat at the table and laughed and had fun times playing Rook together. The Shcooles were the most lovely and warm people I have ever met in my life and I feel blessed to have known them. They were the epitome of what loving Christian people should be. Their's was a love so deep and eternal that I always knew in my heart that they would pass away together. Heaven is blessed to have them, and I will never forget them.
Arline Samuels
November 9, 2008
Betty and family
We are so sorry to hear about Virginia and Floyd. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy
Arline Samuels & Diane Whitlock
Joanne Taylor-Robertson
November 9, 2008
Betty,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and all of your family. The "Love Story" in the newspaper could not have been told more eloquently as you, my sister and I saw this all thru our lives. Your parents were a great inspiration to all they knew and may GOD bless them in their new heavenly home with HIM. May they keep us inspired here on earth with their "Love Story" until our time is done. With loving memories,
vivienne taylor
November 9, 2008
I don't know you our your parents. but all my love goes out to you and your family. to think they were together for 79 yrs and loved each other so much that they are still together. I hope it gives you all comfort to know that there love was so strong that they will all ways be together.
Sandra Hudson
November 9, 2008
Cathy, Chris and Betty, we are so sorry for your loss. They were two wonderful people. The write up in the paper was a true love story for two people so much in love. May God bless you during this timel.
Barry, Sandra and Polly Hudson
mike yardley
November 9, 2008
i had the pleasure of meeting them back in 2000, while a guest at the home of their beloved daughter betty. virginia was sweet and charming. i remember her warm, southern hospitality. god bless the family who survives them.
ms. walker
November 9, 2008
i read their story and it sounds like they have lived a wonderful long life and now they will rest in peace together. this was a beautiful love story.
Monica
November 8, 2008
I never knew this couple and just read thier story a few seconds ago....how beautiful TRUE love is! God Bless
Joan Baldwin Haymans
November 8, 2008
Betty, sorry to hear of your parents passing but know they will go on together. Have not seen you since Janet's passing but wish you and your family peace and comfort.
Stacy Smith
November 8, 2008
I would like to say I am very sorry for your loss. Your family has a great love story to be passed down to all the granddaughters. It would have been an honor to meet them.
Pat
November 8, 2008
What a charming couple to show that love endures. The story of their love for each other is a lesson for all of us..a true example. My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and support staff.
Ronnie & Shirley Smith
November 8, 2008
Mr.& Mrs.Schooles have been an inspiration since the day we met them. It is because of their love for Jesus and each other that we came to Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church 30+ years ago.To Rick & Betty, we share your sorrow and pray God's comfort in the the days ahead.We love you.
Margaret Perkins Tucker
November 8, 2008
I was blessed to know this wonderful couple , from the time I was a baby .
Virginia was always so pretty , and a very gracious lady .
Floyd was one of my father's ushers at Hatcher for many years , and he continued for many more years after my father's death .
When Virginia could no longer make it to church , Floyd still came and handed out the program for the church service on Sunday morning .
They were an inspiration to all married couples of any age . They both touched so many lives . They will always be with me in my fond memories of Hatcher Church .
With great sympathy to the family , and many fond memories .
Margaret Perkins Tucker
Keisha
November 8, 2008
I never had the pleasure of meeting this remarkable couple, but their story is of great love and inspiration. To the family, thank God for all the wonderful years and memories you enjoyed with them. The memories will last you a lifetime.
Lee Peebles bereavement counselor
November 8, 2008
On behalf of the staff of Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative services we extend or deepest sympathy and ongoing support to the friends and family for your loss. We hope and pray you will find peace in time. Please contact me anytime if I can be of any help.
diane baar
November 8, 2008
Betty and Rick,
I was sorry to read about your parents. While it is sad the write up made me smile. They must have been amazing people that everyone will miss.
Susan Shelhart
November 8, 2008
What an amazing love story.
A. Davis-Holloway
November 7, 2008
I never had the opportunity to meet Mr. and Mrs. Schooles, however, I was truly touched by the strength of their love when I read about their 75th anniversary last year. What a blessing it must have been to have such a wonderful patriarch and matriarch in your family. I know that Mr. and Mrs. Schooles are rejoicing in heaven with their mothers and with each other. They are together in death as they were in life. God bless you all and thank you for sharing their story with those that were not blessed by their presence.
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